Complisult

When one makes a statement to another that is part compliment, part insult.

Popularized by the NBC show Community.

Nurse: He'd like to see Annie next...

Jeff: You know what? No. He'll see Jeff next.

*Gets up to Leave*

Nurse: Wait, you're not suppo-

Jeff: Or what? You'll do twice the work of a doctor for half the pay?

*Leaves Defiantly*

Nurse: ... Thank you?

Britta: Call it a Complisult. Part compliment, part insult-He invented them. I coined the term. See what I did there? That was an Explanabrag.

by VinBot March 29, 2012

Complisult

An insult and compliment handed over simultaneously.

A dubious friend paid me a complisult. After viewing several of my paintings they said..."Now THAT ONE I like!!"

by bigmonkeybird June 18, 2020

Complisult

A compliment that is really an insult, or an insult that is really a compliment

"He called me a wannabe geek. Now I'm not sure if he was being nice or mean. I suppose he meant it as a complisult"

by chitsb January 9, 2009

Complisult

When you are complimented and insulted in the same sentence.

Example of a complisult: "You are not the smartest person I know, but you are not the dumbest either."

by Dos Manos July 22, 2011

Complisult

A compliment with an implied insult.

That dress doesn't make you look THAT fat". "Wow, thanks for the complisult!"

by ilivelaffluvx3 April 26, 2011

Complisult

Simply enough, it's complimenting someone, while at the same time, insulting them.

Frankie, your not gay. But your damn good at pretending. That's a Complisult.

by Bsull November 9, 2008

Complisult

An insult that seems like a compliment until you think about it.

Example: Person 1: Did you cut your hair? It looks nice, although there's a lot of gray in it.

Person 2: Um, thanks.

People who like to use complisults are usually people who have no clue, are narcissists, have no social skills or tact, or they just feel threatened and insecure, i.e., lizard- titted middle- aged menopausal women who are attention grabbing twits.

by ponylovr June 14, 2010